Letters from our readers

Tom & Ed

I believe this is the first article (“Ed’s Collection,” August) that I have seen that justifies — no, glorifies — packrat behavior. I confess to having thwarted an otherwise efficient three-bag system (throw away, keep and use, donate) for dealing with clutter by adding a fourth bag in which I stash “items for posterity.” While my collection is barely defensible, Ed’s collection of ephemera is wonderful in every regard. It is at once an educational, colorful, varied, extensive and archaeological smorgasbord. Though the topic and photographs caught my eye, it was Tom Llewellyn’s writing that kept me reading. The article is well crafted, but it is also rich and comprehensive. I’ve enjoyed all of Tom’s articles and pass City Arts along to friends and family, with Tom’s articles tabbed. Why, I’ve even added Tom’s articles to my own collection of ephemera. Now I have one more reason to visit the Washington State History Museum. And Tom has given me a reason to stick to my four-bag system: Ed might want my stuff.
­— Gigi DeVault, Puyallup

The Right Stuff

The piece I read by Tom Llewellyn in your August edition was absolutely fascinating. These are just the right types of topics and style of writers that keep me glued to the pages of City Arts.    
— Jared Simon, Tacoma

Notes from Himself

Interesting, entertaining and well written. I would have tweaked a few things: Sallie Sloan rather than Sally. Oysterville rather than Osterville. Actually, I’m more interested in railroads as corporations than as trains. The Indian ticket is for free passage from Fort Simcoe Agency to Toppenish, not a system-wide policy. These are pretty minor. I am equally passionate about manuscripts and photographs, but that’s many additional articles!   
— Ed Nolan, Tacoma

The writer was the subject of our feature story, “Ed’s Collection.”

Addicted to Comix

I can’t wait to see what happens next with Amanda and “Near Art.” I was sucked in from the moment I laid eyes on it. I’m hooked.
    — Tim Flippin, Tacoma